We Help The Injured And Disabled
Most people in Florida know that if they should ever become disabled, they may have the ability to qualify for and receive financial benefits through the Social Security Administration. However, it is important to know that one person's Social Security records may...
Florida is not the best place to get injured on the job. Your employer is not required by law to hold your job open for you even if a doctor has not cleared you to return to work. Seeking workers’ compensation can be a hassle. The odds often appear to be against you...
While, nowadays, most Florida employers are well-versed in the dangers associated with exposing their workers to asbestos, you may face exposure risks, regardless, when you make your living working in certain industries. When you undergo exposure to asbestos over...
Work-related injuries are not always the result of a single incident or accident. In fact, they can arise due to stress and strain placed on the body over time. This is the case with repetitive stress injuries (RSI), which affect people in many different professions...
If you are out of work for at least a year because of a disabling illness or injury, you may qualify for Social Security disability insurance. If the Social Security Administration denies your application for SSDI, you have the right to appeal this decision. Educate...
Not being able to work due to a disability can be quite frustrating, especially if you need to work to provide for your family in Florida. When the reason for your disability is blindness, you are likely going through many other changes in your life, which only...
Each of your eyes is an extremely specialized and complex organ. Your eye is also quite delicate, and a number of hazards in your Florida workplace have the potential to cause a burn of the eye. Obviously, exposure to excessive heat can cause burning, but eye burns...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often linked to traumatic events like assaults or serious accidents. It can also be a factor in certain workplaces, especially for people who are emergency responders or firefighters. PTSD has a range of significant effects on...
When you get hurt at your job, one of your first concerns is whether Florida workers’ compensation law covers your injury. Thankfully, most work-related injuries and illnesses are covered. Florida’s workers’ compensation laws require that employers with at least...
When you apply for Social Security Disability Benefits in Florida, then you may be under the misconception that you receive benefits quickly or as soon as possible after you apply. This just is not the case. In fact, you will have to deal with waiting periods...